SUMMARY: Around 1 a.m. in downtown Memphis near the Peabody Hotel, police officers were targeted by gunfire but no officers were injured. Officers at the new downtown command center spotted a man carrying a gun with an extended magazine and alerted officers on Beale Street. A group of seven to ten people argued and scattered into three vehicles—a dark blue Nissan Juke, a white Suburban, and a white Camaro. As the Nissan Juke drove by Peabody Place, a man inside fired shots at officers. Police are now searching for the suspects and urge anyone with information to contact Crimestoppers.

Shots were fired directly at officers early Friday morning as officers responded to a report of men with weapons in Downtown …

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Seymour artist Chelsea Adkins discovered her true passion through painting after seeing a window painting video on TikTok. Initially trying it on her sliding glass door, she quickly turned her hobby into a thriving full-time business. Chelsea, who previously disliked desk and call center jobs, finds joy and purpose in creating colorful murals around Morristown, especially patriotic-themed art. Supported by her family and faith, she plans to finish a children’s book, Milly Tries Everything, about enjoying the journey of self-discovery. Chelsea’s positive impact continues through her art, shared on her Facebook page, Chelsea Paints, inspiring her community.

Seymour’s Chelsea Adkins is using her artistic talents to bring color to the community.

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SUMMARY: The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), alongside local law enforcement, is intensifying efforts to catch boaters driving under the influence during the Fourth of July weekend. With warm weather expected, impaired boating incidents may rise as environmental stressors like heat and waves accelerate intoxication. Tennessee’s BUI penalties now match DUI laws, with a legal BAC limit of 0.08. Between 2019 and 2023, alcohol-related boating fatalities increased by 237%. In 2025, 12 fatalities have occurred already. TWRA advises passengers to ensure a sober driver both on the water and for the ride home, aiming to prevent tragic deaths from impaired boating.

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